Graduate Town Planner in Cheltenham)

Penguin Recruitment; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Cheltenham is seeking a Graduate Town Planner to join their dynamic team. This role involves engaging in a variety of planning and regeneration projects across the UK, benefiting from a supportive and inclusive environment. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Town Planning and possess excellent communication skills, with a strong interest in UK planning policy. Opportunities for career development and training are included in this exciting position.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Structured training and development programme

Involvement in diverse projects

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI accredited).
• Excellent communication and report writing skills are essential.
• A keen interest in UK planning policy and development processes is required.
• Must demonstrate a proactive and team-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Join a consultancy specializing in various planning and regeneration projects across the UK.
• Engage in high-quality, innovative work including planning strategy and policy development.
• Participate in stakeholder engagement and deliver excellent client service.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Report writing skills

Interest in UK planning policy

Team-focused attitude

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Graduate Town Planner

Location: Cheltenham

Penguin Recruitment is proud to be supporting a well-respected and specialist town planning consultancy in their search for a Graduate Town Planner to join their growing team in Cheltenham.

This practice offers a unique opportunity to be involved in a broad range of planning and regeneration projects across the UK - including eco towns, urban extensions, rural estates, and both residential and commercial developments. The team has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, innovative work across planning strategy, policy development, research, and stakeholder engagement.

As a compact and agile consultancy, the business prides itself on offering a more flexible and responsive approach than larger practices, with a real focus on client service and forward-thinking planning solutions.

What’s on Offer

• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Structured training and development programme to support your progression to chartered status
• Direct involvement in a variety of projects across the UK
• Real opportunities to take responsibility and grow within the company

Requirements

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI accredited)
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• A keen interest in UK planning policy and development processes
• A proactive, team-focused attitude

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a consultancy that's passionate about nurturing talent and helping planners reach their full potential in a supportive, engaging environment.